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In 1880, Joe Juneau and Richard Harris were prospecting for gold with the help of Indian guides. Here they discovered nuggets “as large as beans” at the mouth of the aptly named Gold Creek. Out of their discoveries came three of the largest gold digs in the world where more than $150 million in gold was mined. Juneau’s surrounding beauty and natural wonders have attracted cruise ship travelers for over a century, with steamship companies bringing tourists here since the early 1880’s.

Below is a list of those shore excursions previously offered in this port. For information on which shore excursions will be offered on a particular cruise, please reference the specific itinerary of that cruise.

Free Excursions

Regent Choice Excursions

Light Activity /Walking

Seated Tour

Moderate Activity/Walking

Most Active or Strenuous

Minimal Activity Required

Regent Choice

Meal

Evening Tour

Flavors of Juneau

Glacier View Sea Kayaking

Gold Creek Salmon Bake

Historic Gold Mining & Panning Adventure

Mendenhall Glacier - Guide's Choice Adventure Hike

Mendenhall Glacier & Gardens

Mendenhall Glacier & Juneau Highlights

Mendenhall Glacier and Whale Quest

Mendenhall Glacier Explorer

Mendenhall Glacier Native Canoe Adventure

Mendenhall Glacier River Float

Whale Watching & Wildlife Quest

Flavors of Juneau

Duration: 4 hours

Tour Code: JNU-002

Depart the pier for the drive through Juneau. Your guide will relate the area's colorful history as you pass by the Governor's House and Capitol Building, then continue on to the magnificent Mendenhall Glacier. This monumental river of glistening ice towers is 1.5 miles in height, hundreds of feet thick and the only glacier accessible by road in Southeast Alaska.

Upon arrival, you will visit the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. Here, you will find exhibits, interactive videos, and panoramic views and photo opportunities of the glacier. U.S. Forest Service staff will be available to familiarize you with this unforgettable attraction.

Next, a visit will be made to the Alaskan Brewing Company, internationally acclaimed for its ales and seasonal beers. During your guided tour, you will learn about the history of brewing in Alaska, view the facility's brewing, fermentation and bottling systems, and sample the award-winning beers on tap.

Your tour will conclude with a visit to the Chez Alaska Cooking School. Upon arrival, the head chef will demonstrate the preparation of an authentic Alaskan dish made with fresh Alaska seafood, and share cooking secrets using specialized ingredients. At the conclusion of the cooking demonstration, you will be invited to sample the chef's creation before re-boarding your coach for the return drive to the pier.